Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Ford explorer has 352 NHTSA steering complaints and 2 steering-related recalls.
352
Complaints
2
Recalls
5
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
14E001000
STEERING
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain replacement steering gears installed on model year 2011-2012 Explorers as service parts in September 20...
14V286000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 17, 2010, through February 28, 2012. The ...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2026 | STEERING | Started the Explorer in a parking lot. When backing out the steering wheel was impossible to turn. ... |
| Jan 14, 2026 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while reversing, the vehicle lost pow... |
| Jan 7, 2026 | STEERING | Unknown my Steering wheel locked up while driving |
| Dec 6, 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Total loss of Electric power steering assistance while driving on the interstate. |
| Dec 4, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Nov 22, 2025 | STEERING | The Power Steering pump (EPAS) when out on me yesterday while driving on the highway. I was switchin... |
| Oct 2, 2025 | STEERING | While driving, my 2012 Ford Explorer displayed a “Service Power Steering Now” warning message, and t... |
| Sep 12, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while attempting to make a turn, the ... |
| Sep 4, 2025 | STEERING | Loss of power steering occasionally, getting a power steering fault, but as of now, starts working a... |
| Sep 2, 2025 | STEERING | Electric power steering system does not work |
| Aug 28, 2025 | STEERING | Failure of Power Steering A hard steering wheel on a 2012 Ford Explorer with electric steering (EPAS |
| Jun 22, 2025 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | Clunking noise coming from rear possible tow link, clicking noise coming from steering even when veh... |
| Jun 15, 2025 | STEERING | Steering assist not working, could not steer the vehicle |
| Jun 1, 2025 | STEERING | Ford dealership Loganville GA Serviced recall 14s06 on this vehicle on Aug. 2014 when no problems we... |
| May 29, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| May 19, 2025 | STEERING | Power steeeing system cuts out and stops working intermittently. Especially when making u turns |
| May 5, 2025 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 3 MPH, the power steering fa... |
| Apr 4, 2025 | STEERING | I just bought this vehicle in the last 2 months. While my husband and I were driving down the road w... |
| Apr 1, 2025 | STEERING | The steering went out on the car and I was unable to steer. Almost causing me to have a accident. ... |
| Apr 1, 2025 | STEERING | The Steering module and steering gear has failed for a second time within a 12 year window. This ste... |